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Data modernization on WindowsForum.com covers strategies and case studies for transforming legacy data systems using Microsoft technologies. Topics include migrating mainframe and IBM i data to Azure, adopting Microsoft Fabric for unified analytics, and integrating AI with platforms like Azure OpenAI and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Real-world examples, such as Crane's global analytics overhaul and HGF's Fabric-based data estate, illustrate how organizations replace siloed reporting with governed, real-time decision engines. The tag also explores partnerships and roadmaps for scaling enterprise AI, emphasizing production-ready integration with business data. Content focuses on practical outcomes: reducing technical debt, enabling AI workloads, and achieving operational continuity through cloud migration and automation.
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    Microsoft and LTIMindtree Partner to Scale Enterprise AI With Copilot

    LTIMindtree’s alliance with Microsoft positions the two companies to turn enterprise AI projects from scattered experiments into production-focused programs built around Microsoft’s cloud, productivity, data, developer, and security platforms. Announced on November 26, 2024, the partnership...
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    Microsoft AI Tour Seoul: Practical AI Roadmaps for Frontier Enterprises

    Microsoft will bring its high-profile Microsoft AI Tour to Seoul on March 26, staging a full-day program at COEX that Microsoft Korea says will translate enterprise AI strategy into practical roadmaps for companies intent on becoming “frontier enterprises” in the AI era...
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    Top 10 AI Integration Firms in 2026: Procurement, ROI and Governance

    Artificial intelligence has stopped being a speculative line item in IT budgets and become a procurement priority — and nowhere is that clearer than in the rapidly expanding market for enterprise AI integration services, where consulting giants, engineering houses, and cloud partners compete to...
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    Crane Case Study: Microsoft Fabric OneLake Delivers Real-Time Global Analytics

    iLink Digital’s work with Crane demonstrates how a focused data modernization program, built on Microsoft Fabric and Azure services, can turn fractured reporting and slow decision cycles into a unified, near real‑time decision engine that supports global operations and strategic leadership...
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    HGF Transforms Data Estate with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI

    HGF has begun a major overhaul of its data estate, choosing Microsoft Fabric as the technical foundation and Microsoft Power BI for reporting, with Simpson Associates engaged to lead platform design, implementation and dashboard delivery—a move that aims to replace fragmented legacy reporting...
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    Modernizing Mainframe and IBM i Data for AI with Azure: A Strategic Guide

    As organizations embark on their next wave of digital transformation, the strategic need to harmonize mainframe and IBM i legacy data with modern cloud platforms has shifted from a technical aspiration to an operational imperative. Most large enterprises, especially those in financial services...
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    Microsoft Ignite 2025: Unlocking the Future of AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity

    Microsoft’s annual flagship event, Ignite 2025, stands poised to make its most significant mark yet as the global tech landscape experiences the full force of an AI-driven renaissance. Set against the vibrant backdrop of San Francisco’s Moscone Center, the event promises not merely to showcase...
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    Revolutionizing SQL Server Migration to Azure with Azure Arc and Intelligent Automation

    In the constantly shifting terrain of enterprise IT, organizations face mounting pressure to modernize legacy workloads and embrace cloud-native architectures, all while minimizing business disruption. Among the most mission-critical assets in this transition are SQL Server databases—backbones...
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    PingCAP and Microsoft Azure Launch TiDB Cloud Dedicated for Scalable Distributed SQL

    PingCAP's recent collaboration with Microsoft Azure marks a significant milestone in the evolution of distributed SQL databases, particularly with the introduction of TiDB Cloud Dedicated in public preview on Azure. This partnership aims to provide enterprises with a robust, scalable, and fully...
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    Unlocking AI Success in Australia: Overcoming Barriers & Driving Business Value

    Australian businesses have never been short on enthusiasm for innovation, and the current wave of artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception. Across boardrooms, industry conferences, and the technology press, the promise of smarter, faster, and more profitable ways of working dominates...
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    PingCAP and Microsoft Azure Collaborate to Accelerate Distributed SQL Adoption

    PingCAP, a leading force in the distributed SQL database space and the driving power behind TiDB, has announced an expanded strategic collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate distributed SQL adoption across the Azure ecosystem. This development represents not just the deepening of two...
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    CareSuper's Cloud Migration from AWS to Azure: Enhancing Efficiency & Security

    Australian superannuation fund CareSuper is undertaking a significant cloud transformation by migrating its extensive infrastructure from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Microsoft Azure. This strategic move involves transitioning hundreds of applications and petabytes of data, aiming to modernize...
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    Singapore’s CPF Modernization: Unlocking Data Power with Azure Databricks

    Singapore’s national social security system revolves around the Central Provident Fund (CPF), a structure trusted by more than 4 million people to ensure financial security through every life stage—be it home ownership, healthcare, or retirement income. The Central Provident Fund Board (CPFB)...
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    CareSuper's Cloud Migration to Azure: Transforming Australia's Financial Sector

    The rapid pace of digital innovation continues to redefine how Australia’s leading financial institutions approach technology, operational efficiency, and member value. Nowhere is this more evident than in the bold partnership between CareSuper—one of Australia’s largest industry superannuation...
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    Databricks & Microsoft Extend Partnership to Accelerate AI and Data Innovation

    Databricks and Microsoft have recently announced an extension of their multi-year partnership, aiming to empower organizations to harness data and artificial intelligence (AI) more effectively. This collaboration builds upon their existing relationship, introducing deeper integrations and new...
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    Kyndryl's Strategic Expansion: Cloud Modernization, Data AI, and Social Impact in Enterprise Tech

    Kyndryl’s recent strategic maneuvers mark a pivotal moment for the company and its growing influence across the global enterprise technology landscape. In a coordinated series of announcements, Kyndryl introduced new cloud modernization solutions to the Australian market, formed a high-profile...
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    Informatica and Microsoft Partnership Revolutionizes Enterprise Data Management

    Informatica's recent strategic agreement with Microsoft marks a significant milestone in the evolution of enterprise data management and cloud computing. This collaboration is poised to enhance the integration of Informatica's Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) with Microsoft's Azure...
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    Modernizing Business with AI and Cloud on Microsoft Azure for Future Success

    In the digital era, where speed and adaptability are paramount, the ways businesses innovate and adapt technologically have become the cornerstone of industry leadership. Standing at the intersection of legacy and advancement, businesses today face a dual reality: running mission-critical...
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    Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025: Innovations in Data & AI

    An Unforgettable Chapter in Data & AI Evolution The latest edition of the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025 delivered a resounding message: innovation, collaboration, and community are the key drivers of digital transformation. Hosted once again at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand—this year’s...
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    Harnessing Generative AI: Strategic Transformation in Business Operations

    The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is far more than a technological trend—it’s a fundamental shift in how businesses operate and compete. Microsoft’s recent discussion on the AI platform shift underscores a movement toward fully integrated, generative AI-powered solutions that are...